Question

Solving multi-step equations



-35 = -3x + 8 + 5x

Answer 1

x = -21.5

Explanation:

1st switch sides: -3x + 8 + 5x = -35

2nd group like terms: -3x+5x+8=-35

3rd add similar elements: -3x+5x=2x

2x+8=-35

5th subtract 8 from both sides: 2x+8-8=-35-8

6th simplify: 2x=-43

7th divide both sides by 2: 2x/2 = -43/2

8th simplify: x = -21.5

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Answer 2

The exact form: x = -43/2
And decimal form: x = -21.5